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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.48, 1,091.63 and 581.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.48, 1,091.63 and 581.59 is: 802.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.48 : 1,091.63 = 581.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.48/1,091.63 = 581.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.48x = 1,091.63 × 581.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.48x = 634,872.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,872.73/791.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.14

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